Reflection Riding

Welcome to Camp ☀️

Summer Camp at Reflection Riding starts today! Grab your sunscreen, favorite snack, and wanderlust for adventure. Our Camp Counselors can't wait to meet you and embark on the journey of a lifetime!

Our camp runs Monday through Friday from now until July 31. Plus, we offer After-Care for more weekday flexibility. If you'd still like to register, we have a few spots open! Register here: https://reflectionriding.org/summer-camps

Thank you to our sponsors: Volkswagen Chattanooga, McKee Foods Careers, and Gearhead Outfitters TN

Native Plants on Sale 🐝

Starting today, our Native Plant Nursery is offering 30% off all native plants for our End-of-Season Sale. Come shop beneficial flowers, grasses, small trees, and shrubs from now through Saturday, June 6!

You can take advantage of the discount during our regular Nursery hours, Thursday through Saturday—9 AM to 4 PM. After June 6, we'll close our Nursery for the summer season until we return this fall.

Happy planting! Stay tuned for upcoming summer programs in the Nursery.

📢 Last Campfire Concert is Postponed for June 6 📢

Due to inclement weather in the forecast, we're postponing our last Campfire Concert of the Season with Tennessee's Dead. Nature calls, and we have to listen. Presented by Black Creek Chattanooga, we're rescheduling for Saturday, June 6.

Join us then under the stars for a jam session with the tunes of Grateful Dead. Get your tickets here: https://reflectionriding.org/concerts.

If you've already purchased tickets, keep an eye on your inbox for more details and next steps.

See you next month!

Thank you to our sponsors: Black Creek Chattanooga, Chattanooga Whiskey, HELM Projects, Pillar Construction, Tremont Tavern, Arts Build, Tennessee Arts Commission, Unum, Rise Partners, Eco-Products, Southern Champion Tray, Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., and Office Coordinators, Inc.

A Big Step for Native Plants 🌱
We’re excited to share the next chapter in native plant conservation at Reflection Riding: the Tennessee Valley Seed Project.

This long-term commitment focuses on sourcing local ecotype seeds, establishing seed-producing plant populations in restored grassland habitat on campus, and propagating future generations of plants for our community and region.

What is an ecotype? An ecotype is a genetically distinct population within a plant species that has adapted to the specific conditions of a region—things like climate, soil, elevation, and seasonal patterns. By growing plants from local ecotypes, we can help support healthier, more resilient landscapes that are deeply connected to this place.

This work takes time, care, and collaboration. We anticipate having plant material available for the public beginning in 2028, and we’re just getting started.

The success of this effort will depend on community involvement, and we can’t wait to grow this alongside you. From seed scouting and ethical seed collection to propagation, growing, and planting, there will be many ways to participate in the years ahead. To get involved, contact [email protected].

Follow along to keep up with our progress, and learn more on our new blog.

Tennessee Valley Seed Project — Reflection Riding | Chattanooga nature center, native plant nursery & historic open space We’re excited to announce our new native plant initiative, the TN Valley Seed Project. This multi-year project will cultivate resilient, locally-adapted plant individuals for their use in our regional community. Read on to learn how this methodology supports biodiversity!

Brunch & Blooms Update 🌼🥂

This Saturday's celebration among the flowers is SOLD OUT due to the outpouring of community support. While we can't wait to enjoy this special day with you, we have an exciting announcement for everyone: our silent auction is now live online with nature-inspired essentials!

Get ahead of the crowd by making a one-time donation to secure your favorite item! Browse these items here: https://reflectionriding.org/brunch-and-blooms-auction